Oby Ezeilo/wikiIndaba 2019 participation report

Event Name

WikiIndaba Conference 2019

My Input

This is the first Wiki Conference i participated in. I was a dedicated listener,observer and a volunteer worker. as a participant from the host country Nigeria, I helped in registration of participants, distribution of conference materials etc. I helped in ensuring that participants from other countries are well taken care of. I also participated actively in the different discussions including the review of the challenges and opportunities of the conference.

Participant Connections

It was a Beautiful experience for me connecting with over 60 Wiki-medians across the continent. Some of the resource persons i met include:

Asaf Bartov
Florence Devouard
Ursula Obzingerst
Gereon Kalkuhl
Christel Steigenberger
Janeen Uzzell
Walaa Abdel
Felix Nartey
Dumisani Ndubane
Quim Gil
Chen Almog

I also interacted with many other participants in the conference

Outcomes

I am truly overwhelmed by the wealth of knowledge gathered during the conference especially about other wiki projects.

learnt about challenges and opportunities from different affiliates, user groups and countries.
Learnt what wiki data is all about.
How to add content in wiki data with reference to Igbo Language.
learnt about Wiki space.
Learnt about Art and Feminism

and many more.

Overall outcome

WikiIndaba 2019 was very well attended and organized. It was a delightful experiences. what excited me most in the conference was the opportunity it gave me to expand my knowledge and the networking it provided which will help me in connecting with more wiki volunteers. Participants had plenty to eat and visited memorable places in Abuja,the capital city of Nigeria. Places visited include a rock known to be at the center of Nigeria, Shehu Musa Yaradua center, L and L kitchen etc.

I thank Wikimedia Foundation, Team Nigeria and my User Group (Igbo Wikimedia User Group) for giving me this wonderful memorable experience. I look forward to WikiIndaba 2020 in Uganda.